Bill DwinellsBill Dwinells

I'm 28 years old. I was born in California but have lived in Minnesota for 20 years now. I am happily married and have two beautiful daughters. I have loved sports and writing about sports for as long as I can remember. I have been a loyal supporter of the 49ers my entire life and will be until the day I die.

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LaMichael James: If You Didn’t Know, Now You Do

“With the 61st overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers select LaMichael James, Running Back, Oregon Ducks.” That is what 49ers fans heard Roger Goodell say on the second…Read More

2012 Rookie Preview: Which Rookie (if any) Will Make an Impact?

After an amazing 13-3 season in 2011, being one or two plays away from a Super Bowl appearance, and in general one of the best seasons the 49er organization has seen in the last decade or more, hopes are…Read More

Throwback Thursday: A Look Back at the 1994 49ers

As an avid 49ers fan, I frequently reminisce about my fond memories of 49ers teams from years passed. In 1994 the 49ers fans were desperate for something good to happen. The team had been in a slump since…Read More

Dashon Goldson-Gate 2012: What is the End Game?

In the last few days, it has been made public that Dashon Goldson has not signed his Franchise Tender, worth $6.2 million for one year. He has made it known that he looking for a contract similar to he…Read More

3 Players That Need to Make an Impact in 2012

As we approach the coming season (102 days and counting) I thought it best to take some time to discuss a few players on the 49ers roster that will need to make an impact this season in order for the team…Read More

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Why 49ers Passing on Hard Knocks Was a Good Idea

Jed York recently Tweeted that the San Francisco 49ers were passing on the HBO Series Hard Knocks. Let…Read More

49ers Keys to Success in 2012

As the 49ers organization begins OTA’s it is impossible to not begin to think about how the team…Read More

A Different Kind of Organization

Well the draft is over, and the speculation has begun as it always does. Literally hundreds of talking…Read More

49ers Best/Worst 1st Round Picks (1992-Present)

In the last 20 years, the 49ers have had 26 draft picks in the first round. 6 times they have picked…Read More

Alex Smith: Legit NFL QB? Or Lost Cause?

With this week’s release of the NFL Schedule for the 2012-13 season, and next week’s NFL…Read More

Looking Ahead: Time to Draft a Replacement for Gore?

There comes a time in every franchise’s history when they must begin to look at replacing one or…Read More

Filling a Need

Every year in the offseason, front offices for NFL teams spend countless hours trying to figure out what…Read More

49ers Jim Harbaugh: A New Kind of Coach

Editors Note: With great pleasure I’d like to introduce you to Niner Noise’s newest staff…Read More